Allan the hero as Parkway prevail in penalty drama

BLUE skies at the Theatre of Trees set the stage for an afternoon that proved anything but straightforward, as Plymouth Parkway battled from behind to edge Poole Town on penalties and progress in the FA Trophy.

- By MIKE PARRISH

With Rocky Neal and Callum Hall ruled out through injury, Will Sullivan led the line, while Rio Garside retained the armband and Ryan Brett and Mikey Williams returned to the side. Poole, inform and sitting high in the Southern League table, arrived without eight-goal forward Shaquille Gwengwe but full of confidence and travelling support.

The Bolitho pitch, often questioned after heavy South-West rain, looked immaculate, and Parkway began brightly. But after just a few minutes, Taylor Scarff required lengthy treatment and was forced off, replaced by Farren Simons. The reshuffle unsettled Parkway, and on 12 minutes, Poole took advantage. Diaz stealing into space at the back post to slot home past Mack Allan.